ADAPTABILITY HELPS

Events that occurred today have prompted this blog.

In recent days we have had a new batch of young cows come into the field at the back of the converted barn in which we (my wife and I) live. They are particularly inquisitive and have taken to not only peering in through the windows that overlook the field, but also to noisily licking the window frames and the glass. This has been particularly annoying for our Springer spaniel, who dislikes the look of the huge bovine head peering in at her. Events went a stage further today when as a result of the satelite television signal being lost we have been unable to watch any TV. On inspection of the wiring outside, I found a large section of cabling had been chewed by our friends( the cows)! We will now be without TV for a couple of days before the TV company can send some one to make a repair.

In view of the above, we have had to adapt to the new circumstances the cows have inflicted on us. My wife is still able to watch DVDs and I am enjoying listening to music Cd's. So a whole new way of entertainment has had to be found to temporarily replace the former.

The changed circumstances and the need for adaptability in the situation has strong links to the provision of a "Good Life With Dementia". The necessity for one and one's carer to be able to adapt readily to changing circumstances is of great benefit. However, strangely, I now find it increasingly more difficult to adapt to changing circumstances and arrangements. Certainty is now the main provider of solace and peace. The necessary adaptability that uuncertainty or changed plans required was something on which I used to thrive, both in my professional and personal life. Not so, today though, I am afraid. However, this temporary enforced loss of TV entertainment will be an interesting test in adaptability!

JSAFGA